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Computed tomography of the temporomandibular joint
Author(s) -
Boeddinghaus Rudolf,
Whyte Andy
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1754-9485
pISSN - 1754-9477
DOI - 10.1111/1754-9485.12021
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , radiology , computed tomography , modality (human–computer interaction) , magnetic resonance imaging , tomography , orthodontics , human–computer interaction , computer science
Summary We present a pictorial review of the spectrum of temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) pathology diagnosed with CT . Although MRI is the modality of choice for most TMJ pathology, CT is useful when MRI is contraindicated or not accessible. With attention to technique and viewing conditions, CT is capable of showing internal disc derangement, arthritis, neoplasms and non‐ TMJ regional pathology at a relatively low radiation dose.